about the artist / resume
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Education:
- The Corcoron School of Art, 1983-1985,1988-1990
- The Washington Studio School, 1986
- Ohio Wesleyan University, 1968-1971
- Hollins College, 1966-1968
Solo Exhibitions:
- Sumner Museum, Washington, DC Sept.2008-Jan.2009
- Orchard Gallery, Bethesda, MD,2006
- Foxhall Gallery, Washington, DC,2005
- American Horticultural Society, Alexandria, VA,2005
- Orchard Gallery, Bethesda, MD, 2004
- Foxhall Gallery, Washington, DC, 2003
- Foxhall Gallery, Washington, DC, 2001
- Ambiance Gallery, Vero Beach, FL, 2000
- Glen Echo Gallery, Bethesda, MD, 1999
- Creative Partners Gallery, Bethesda, MD, 1998
- The Artist’s Museum, Washington, DC, 1997
- The American Institute of Architects, Washington, DC, 1995
- The American Horticultural Society, Alexandria, VA, 1995
- Palmer National Bank, Washington, DC, 1993
- Kristin Johnson Gallery, Bethesda, MD, 1992
- Landon School, Bethesda, MD, 1992
- McCrillis Garden Gallery, Bethesda, MD, 1990
- Rock Creek Gallery, Washington, DC, 1989
- The “O” Street Gallery, Washington, DC, 1989
- B.R. Kornblatt Gallery, Washington, DC, 1986
Awards:
- “Historic Places and Wide Open Spaces”, Historic Medley Juried Exhibition, Poolesville, MD, 2004
- 1st place and Best in Show
- “Black and White”, The Art League, Alexandria, VA,2002
- 2nd place for drawing
- Montgomery County Juried Art Exhibition, Rockville MD, 1999
- Honorable Mention
- “Tribute to Rock Creek Park”, Washington, DC, 1994
- Best in Show
- 1st Annual Working Artists Exhibition, Washington, DC, 1993
- Merit of Excellence in Painting
- Artists Equity Annual Juried Exhibition, Annandale, VA, 1993
- 1st Merit Award
- “Drawing on Excellence” Washington , DC, 1992
- Honorable Mention
- “In and Around Rock Creek Park”, Washington, DC, 1990
- 1st Prize
Presentations and Reviews:
- Rockville Arts Place, Rockville, MD, 1996
- Panel Discussion, “Collage from the Czech Republic”
- Where Magazine, February, 1996
- “Out of Architecture”, by Jean Cohen
- Koan Art News, February, 1996
- “Mixed Media Paintings by Lida Matheson Stifel at the American Institute of Architects”, by Diane Beale
- The Alexandria Gazette, October 12, 1995
- “River Farm Paintings hold artists memories”, by Megan Ianson
- Art Strokes, Montgomery County Community Television, 1995
- Interview with Allan Evry
- The Washington Post, December 26, 1992
- “Transitions” at Kristin Johnson Gallery, By Mary McCoy
- McCrillis Garden, “Quiet Places, Interpreting the Landscape”, presentation by the artist
- Eyewash“,Two plus One”, by Bruce Yenawine
Public Collections:
- Critical Care Association, Bryn Mawr, PA
- Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
- Columbia Hospital for Women, Washington, DC
- Desert Palms Resort, Palm Springs, CA
- The Westin Corporation, Washington, DC
- Pepco Corporate Headquarters, Washington, DC
- The Law Offices of Howry & Simon, Washington, DC
- The Law Offices of Covington & Burling, Washington, DC
Professional Experience:
- Instructor, Yellow Barn Studio, Glen Echo, Maryland